Comparison

UtilityControl vs iConsum

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UtilityControl

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Track every utility meter – electricity, water, gas and heating – in one simple app. Log a reading in seconds, see your usage and costs in clear charts, and ask the AI assistant what is driving your bills. Made for homeowners, renters, landlords and property managers who want to understand their consumption and save money. LOG READINGS IN SECONDS • Add a meter reading with the date and time you took it • Electricity, water, gas, heating, cooling and custom meters • Any unit: kWh, m³, kW, BTU and more • Notes on every reading; edit or delete anytime SCAN YOUR METER Take a photo of the meter: the app reads its number and the reading on your phone, offline, and fills in the form for you to check. A meter you already have gets its reading; a new one is set up from the photo. Free plan: 3 scans a day. SEE WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES • Interactive charts for 24 hours, a week, a month, 3 months or a year • Daily usage and trends reveal spikes and waste • Cost per unit in your currency, with weekly and monthly totals ASK THE AI ASSISTANT Ask in plain language and get answers from your own data: • "How much did I spend on electricity last week?" • "What was my last water reading?" • "What does one kWh cost me?" SCAN YOUR UTILITY BILLS Take a photo or pick a PDF. Dates, amounts and usage are read automatically and linked to your meters, so you can check each bill against your readings. ALL YOUR PROPERTIES IN ONE PLACE • Organize meters by house, apartment, office, warehouse and more • A dashboard with every location and meter at a glance • Your data syncs between iPhone, iPad and the web dashboard YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL • Sign in with Apple, Google or e-mail • Encrypted connections; we never sell your data • Delete your account and all its data at any time, right in the app PLANS UtilityControl is free to start. Your current plan and remaining limits are shown in the app. Premium removes the limits on locations, meters, readings and meter scans – yearly or monthly, both with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.qlines.net/apps/utilitycontrol/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.qlines.net/terms-of-service Web Dashboard: https://www.qlines.net/apps/utilitycontrol

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iConsum

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iConsume helps you track water, gas, electricity and heating consumption — all in one app. QUICK READINGS Add meter readings in seconds. Consumption is calculated automatically based on previous entries. PERFECT FOR TENANTS & LANDLORDS Managing a rental? Track utility consumption for each property separately. Keep a clear record of readings for handovers, disputes, or monthly reporting. Landlords can manage multiple properties, tenants always know exactly what they consumed. CHARTS & STATISTICS (PRO) View monthly consumption trends with detailed charts. Compare year over year and spot patterns. DEADLINES & NOTIFICATIONS (PRO) Set submission deadlines for each utility provider. Get notified 3 days before, 1 day before, and on the due date. PDF EXPORT (PRO) Generate PDF reports with charts and individual readings, ready to share or archive. MULTIPLE HOMES (PRO) Manage consumption for your apartment, house or rental — all in one place. iOS WIDGET (PRO) Check your latest consumption right from the home screen. CLOUD SYNC Your data is saved in the cloud. Access it from any Apple device. FREE - Readings for all utilities (1 home) - Last 5 readings per utility - Cloud sync iConsume PRO - No ads - Unlimited homes - Charts, statistics & year-over-year comparison - Deadlines & notifications - Full reading history - PDF export - iOS widget PRO subscription renews automatically (monthly or annual). Cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://iconsum-b4598.web.app/terms-en.html Privacy Policy: https://iconsum-b4598.web.app/privacy-en.html

Screenshots

UtilityControl4 screens
iConsum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UtilityControl at none against iConsum's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. UtilityControl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and iConsum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UtilityControl ships an update every 11 days, iConsum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
UtilityControl versus iConsum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUtilityControliConsum
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGanna ChepenkoSPIDER SERVICE SRL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

UtilityControl

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
2 purchases

iConsum

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • iConsum PRO Annual7 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is UtilityControl free?
UtilityControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iConsum free?
iConsum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UtilityControl or iConsum have ads?
iConsum shows ads; UtilityControl does not.
Which is updated more often, UtilityControl or iConsum?
UtilityControl ships an update every 11 days, and iConsum every 3 weeks. Most recently, UtilityControl was updated on October 28, 2026 and iConsum on November 9, 2026.

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